WWII Atlantic Convoys

[nigelcollett]

A puzzler for you - Does anybody know the maximum number of crossing made by a merchant ship of the N Atlantic during WWII.

To date I have the Athelprince (8792grt/1926) which made 46 crossing. She went to the breakers in 1954. There were at least three claims of her demise from U46, U48 and an Italian sub of the Calvi class. In addition she collided with the Castilian (Westcott & Lawrence) no serious damage.

Put your thinking caps on

Regards

NigelC

[John Rogers]

One Fyffes the S.S. Bayano made 40 crossings of the Atlantic,her crew named her "Lucky Bayano"
John

[lnance]

undefinedOne Fyffes the S.S. Bayano made 40 crossings of the Atlantic,her crew named her "Lucky Bayano"
John

My mother sailed from England on the SS Bayano in November 1941. Does anyone have a piture of it?

[ruud]

Ahoy Inance,

I'll hope this is the one you're looking for?Sorry for the poor quality of the picture.

[non descript]

Ruud, a great site and a great sight.

Well done Sir.

(Applause)

[John Rogers]

PM me with your email address and I will send you three pictures of the Bayano.
John